This key-ready, fully furnished ground-floor apartment is situated in the Benatalaya residential complex in La Alquería, Benahavís, on the western Costa del Sol. Built in 2007 and recently renovated, it offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 31.45 m² terrace and a 34.73 m² private garden for exclusive use. The property includes two underground parking spaces and a storage room of approximately 4.94 m². The asking price is fixed at €530,000. Beaches at Atalaya are around 0.6 km away as the crow flies, and several golf courses lie within roughly 2 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in the Benatalaya urbanisation in La Alquería, part of the Benahavís municipality near Atalaya. Playa Atalaya is roughly 0.6 km away in a straight line, while El Campanario Golf Course sits about 1.4 km from the complex. Marbella is 12 km away and Estepona a similar distance westwards, placing the property between the two coastal hubs.
The home is geared towards outdoor living: a south-facing, covered terrace of 31.45 m² opens onto a 34.73 m² private garden. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en-suite, suit a couple or small family. Air conditioning and central heating provide year-round comfort, and the gated complex with 24-hour security adds a layer of residential calm.
This is not a new-build project but an existing apartment completed in 2007 and subsequently renovated. It is key-ready, sold fully furnished with new furniture and appliances. The building has an elevator and underground parking. No construction phase or delivery risk applies; the transfer can proceed once the purchase is completed.
The property offers two bedrooms and approximately 105 m² in total, which limits space for larger households. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The ground-floor position means views are limited to the garden rather than open panoramas. A car is practically necessary, as daily amenities beyond the urbanisation require short drives.
This apartment suits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a move-in-ready home on the Costa del Sol without a renovation project will find the furnished, renovated condition and turnkey character relevant; the purchase avoids months of building work or furnishing. Owners planning extended winter stays benefit from central heating alongside air conditioning, which is not standard in every coastal apartment. Second-home buyers who want a secure, low-maintenance base may also find the combination of a gated complex with 24-hour security, a communal pool and a private garden practical, particularly if the home is left unoccupied for parts of the year. Golf players are a further group: two courses within roughly 2 km straight-line distance make morning rounds routine rather than an excursion. Investors considering holiday rentals should note the location between Estepona and Marbella, the walkable distance to beaches, and the inclusion of parking, which strengthens rental appeal. Households needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool or sea views should look elsewhere, as this property does not offer those features. Similarly, buyers who depend entirely on public transport will find a car effectively necessary here.
The apartment was completed in 2007 and has since undergone a full renovation described as high-standard. The interior now includes new furniture and a complete set of appliances, and the property is sold fully furnished, including two televisions. This means the new owner can take occupation without additional furnishing costs or coordination, which is a concrete quality factor for buyers arriving from abroad. The kitchen is fully fitted and includes a separate laundry area, a layout that supports longer-term residence rather than purely holiday use. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and both bedrooms offer ample closet space. Climate control is twofold: air conditioning for the warm months and central heating for winter, a combination that extends comfortable year-round use, relevant given the regional average annual temperature of around 16.5°C at this elevation. The outdoor areas are structured rather than incidental: a 31.45 m² covered terrace adjoins the living room and opens onto a 34.73 m² private garden for exclusive use. The covered section allows use during the hottest hours and in shoulder seasons. The building is served by an elevator, and the two numbered underground parking spaces plus a 4.94 m² storage room are practical, permanent additions that transfer with the property. The communal pool is shared with the complex, which places maintenance largely outside the owner's responsibilities.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €530,000. This is an existing, resale property rather than a new-build development with a price list, so the price applies to this specific home including its renovations, furnishings, appliances, two parking spaces and storage room. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, which typically start between roughly €205,000 and €321,000 for smaller units, this price reflects the completed renovation, the outdoor space and the inclusion of parking and storage. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready and transfer can proceed through the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life in Benatalaya follows the rhythm of a low-density residential urbanisation between Benahavís, Estepona and Marbella. Mornings can begin on the south-facing terrace, which catches sun for most of the day, with breakfast extending into the private garden. The living-dining area connects directly to this outdoor space, so the boundary between inside and outside stays fluid for much of the year. The kitchen is fully fitted and includes a separate laundry area, which simplifies longer stays and household routines. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout with an en-suite master works for a couple, a small family, or owners who regularly host guests. Ample closet space and a hallway with storage reduce clutter in the main rooms. Practical matters are arranged: two numbered underground parking spaces (7 and 14), a 4.94 m² storage room, and an elevator serving the building. The wider area is defined by golf and coast. El Campanario Golf Course lies about 1.4 km away as the crow flies, with El Paraíso Golf Club slightly further. Beaches at Isdabe, Atalaya and Salduna are all within roughly 0.7 km direct distance. Within 2 km there are numerous restaurants, cafés, pharmacies, banks and a small number of schools, meaning most daily needs are covered by a short drive rather than on foot. The complex itself, with 24-hour security and a communal pool, provides a quiet base away from the busiest coastal strips.
The immediate surroundings of Benatalaya are suburban and residential, characterised by urbanisations rather than dense town blocks. Within 2 km, the area counts some 201 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies and 23 banks, a density explained by the string of coastal urbanisations between Estepona and San Pedro. Four schools fall within the same radius, and The International School of Estepona lies about 1.5 km away as the crow flies, which matters for families considering year-round residence. Sports facilities are close: RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club is roughly 1.6 km away. For groceries and larger shopping, the commercial areas along the A-7 corridor are a short drive. Marbella, with around 148,000 inhabitants, lies 12 km away and offers the full range of urban amenities, while Benahavís village, known for its restaurant concentration, is inland a few minutes by car. Public transport exists in the wider area, 7 lines and 50 stops are registered, but service frequency is oriented towards the coastal road rather than the hillside urbanisations, so most residents rely on a car. The roads are well maintained, and the position between the AP-7 and A-7 keeps both Marbella and Estepona within a 15-to-20-minute drive in normal traffic.
The map shows the apartment's position in the Benatalaya urbanisation, midway between Estepona and Marbella. Note the short straight-line distances to the beaches of Atalaya and the golf courses of El Campanario and El Paraíso, and the slightly longer reach to Puerto Banús and the regional airports.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Atalaya occupies the coastal strip between Estepona and Marbella, administratively within Benahavís, a municipality better known for its mountain village than its shoreline. This position gives residents access to three distinct worlds: the beaches and beach clubs of the coast, the golf valleys immediately inland, and the restaurant scene of Benahavís village a short drive uphill. Marbella, 12 km east, functions as the urban centre of the western Costa del Sol, while Estepona, a similar distance west, offers a Spanish town atmosphere with its murals and old quarter. Málaga and its airport lie 60 km away at the region's eastern end.
Beaches are the closest major amenity: Playa Isdabe lies 0.5 km away as the crow flies, Playa Atalaya 0.6 km and Salduna 0.7 km, meaning the coast is reachable within a few minutes by car or a longer walk downhill. For golfers, El Campanario Golf Course is 1.4 km away in a straight line and El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km, with actual road distances somewhat longer. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, the marina at Puerto Banús, is roughly 5.9 km straight-line from the property, putting one of the coast's best-known leisure destinations within a ten-minute drive. Marbella centre lies 12 km away; Málaga, with its high-speed rail connections, is 60 km and its airport (AGP) approximately the same straight-line distance, a drive that typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Gibraltar Airport is about 89 km away and offers an alternative for northern European routes. Electric-vehicle drivers can use the Tesla Supercharger in Estepona, 4.4 km away, or the Marbella Supercharger at 9 km. A car remains the practical mode of transport for nearly all daily trips.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 60 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The region records an average annual temperature of about 16.5°C, a figure measured at the local weather station's elevation of 652 m, noticeably higher than the apartment's actual position near the coast, where temperatures run milder. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts around four months, roughly June through September, though sea bathing outside this window is common among residents. The setting combines coastal proximity with a green, irrigated landscape: the golf valleys of Benahavís and the adjacent hills give the area a leafier character than the built-up seafront. The apartment's south orientation maximises sun exposure on the terrace and garden, supporting outdoor use across most of the calendar. Winters are mild enough that the central heating is used for comfort rather than necessity, while the covered terrace provides shade during the peak summer months. The inland position, slightly elevated above the shore, also means the immediate surroundings are somewhat quieter than the first beach line.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within roughly 0.7 km of the complex as the crow flies: Playa Isdabe, Playa Atalaya and Salduna. These are the sandy coves and beach clubs of the Atalaya, Guadalmina stretch, known for chiringuitos and calm water rather than high-rise density. Evening walks along the Paseo Marítimo towards San Pedro or Estepona are a common local routine. Golf dominates the recreational offer. El Campanario Golf Course (1.4 km) and El Paraíso Golf Club (2.1 km) are within minutes, and the wider Benahavís, Estepona corridor contains many more courses, making this one of the densest golf regions in Spain. For racket sports, RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club is 1.6 km away. Water-based recreation extends to Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 5.9 km, where moorings, sailing schools and waterfront dining are concentrated. The communal pool within Benatalaya covers daily swimming without leaving the complex. Inland, the hiking trails of the Benahavís river valley and the Sierra provide a contrast to beach days, reachable within a short drive.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4°C | 50 mm |
| February | 9.9°C | 41 mm |
| March | 11.1°C | 119 mm |
| April | 13.7°C | 55 mm |
| May | 17.8°C | 33 mm |
| June | 22.4°C | 13 mm |
| July | 26.4°C | 2 mm |
| August | 26.5°C | 5 mm |
| September | 21.7°C | 20 mm |
| October | 17.9°C | 52 mm |
| November | 12.1°C | 71 mm |
| December | 9.7°C | 64 mm |
Ref: VL398339
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Atalaya sits in the Benahavís-Estepona-Marbella triangle, one of the most established residential zones of the western Costa del Sol. Compared with new-build projects further east, this location trades modern development for maturity: the infrastructure, golf courses, beach clubs and international schools are all in place and proven, and the landscape has the settled, green character of a grown urbanisation rather than a construction corridor. Against comparable new-build offerings, price differences are instructive. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, but both are on the eastern and central Costa del Sol, further from the Marbella-Benahavís premium zone and roughly an hour's drive from it. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona, from €321,000, is geographically closer, though new-build entry prices in that segment typically concern smaller units without the outdoor space, parking and storage included here. The €530,000 asking price for this resale apartment therefore positions it in the mid-market of the western Costa del Sol. What it offers in exchange is immediacy, a key-ready, furnished home with two parking spaces, and a micro-location within walking reach of beaches and minutes of two golf courses. The wider municipality records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market with reasonable liquidity. Buyers weighing this property against new builds should consider the trade-off explicitly: completed renovation and established surroundings today versus staged payments and developer warranties in a project still under construction. For rental investment, the Atalaya strip's combination of beaches, golf and proximity to Puerto Banús supports consistent seasonal demand, though the two-bedroom format places it in the family and couples segment rather than the premium villa market.
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